Bids sought for delinquent tax sales

Monday

Sep 24, 2012 at 9:47 AM

Henry County is accepting bids through Friday, Sept. 28, for 31 properties in the delinquent tax sale.

Henry County, as trustee, has completed its tax deed proceedings on real estate properties that were delinquent for 2008 and prior real estate taxes. The county, as trustee, will offer for sale the real estate obtained to the public. They will offer approximately 31 items through a sealed bid auction sale.

All sealed bids must be in the Henry County Treasurer's office located in the Henry County Courthouse, 307 W. Center Street, Cambridge, IL. no later than the close of business on Friday, Sept. 28.

The sale of these lots should be a major benefit to both the taxing districts and the neighboring property owners. This sale will place the properties into the hands of individuals who have an interest in owning them. The county, as trustee, hopes that these new owners will both maintain the property and keep the real estate taxes paid. By eliminating abandoned properties, the appearance of the neighborhood should improve and the value of adjoining properties should increase.

The required minimum bid is just $631 per item. All items will be sold to the highest sealed bid. Complete bidder's packets and sale catalogs are now available at he Henry County Treasurer's Office or online at www.iltaxsale.com.

For further sale information, contact the Auction Sale Department of the Henry County Tax Agent's office at (800) 248-2850 or (618) 656-5744 or visit www.iltaxsale.com. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.